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Ivs obturator instrument and procedure

a technology of obturator and occlusion, which is applied in the field of insertion instrumentation, can solve the problems of incontinence with urinary stress, complex instruments, and relatively invasive procedures, and achieve the effect of minimally invasive and facilitate the passing of material

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-08-22
SHERWOOD SERVICES AG +1
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The present invention provides a surgical instrument for minimally invasive procedures that allows for the passage of material into the body. The instrument has a first member with a longitudinal section and an arcuate section that extends from the longitudinal section in two directions. The shape of the first member allows for easy placement of the material through the obturator foramen and into the body. The instrument also includes a stylet that is flexible and can be easily inserted into the material to be passed through the instrument. The material can be a flat tape or an absorbable material. The instrument is designed to minimize damage to the patient and facilitate the placement of the material in a safe and efficient manner.

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One problem occurring in women due to the onset of advanced age or trauma is urinary stress incontinence.
These procedures are fairly invasive and require complex instruments to install the bone anchors in the pubic bone.

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[0043]A surgical instrument in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 1–50. The instrument 10 facilitates insertion of a length of material into the body, for example, in intravaginal slingplasty procedures. Instrument 10 generally includes an elongate hollow tubular outer member 12 and a generally flexible stylet 14 configured to pass at least partially within outer member 12. Outer member 12 includes a longitudinal section 16 and an arcuate section 18 extending distally from longitudinal section 16. Outer member 12 is preferably formed from a biocompatible material such as stainless steel. Outer member should have a smooth atraumatic surface to prevent trauma to tissue. A handle 20 is affixed to outer member 13 adjacent a proximal end 22 thereof.

[0044]Referring now to FIG. 2, outer member 12 has a through bore 30 extending from proximal end 22 to a distal end 32 of outer member 12. Through bore 30 is preferably of a uniform diameter, having a unif...

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There is disclosed a surgical instrument for inserting material into the body. The surgical instrument generally includes an outer tubular member. The instrument has a longitudinal section and an arcuate section having at least two different radii of curvature. An inner member is movably positioned within the outer tubular member and includes structure for engaging a length of material to draw the material through the outer tubular member and into the body. Methods of using the surgical instrument to position a length of tape beneath the urethra to form a support are also disclosed.

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[0001]The present application claims the benefit of and priority to International Application Ser. No. PCT / EP2003 / 008067 filed on Jul. 23, 2003, which, in turn, claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 397,905, filed on Jul. 23, 2002 and entitled IVS OBTURATOR, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Technical Field[0003]The technical field relates to insertion instrumentation for inserting material into the body and, more particularly, to an insertion tool and method for inserting a support structure or material into the body to provide a support to the urethra.[0004]2. Background of Related Art[0005]One problem occurring in women due to the onset of advanced age or trauma is urinary stress incontinence. Several therapies have been developed to correct or alleviate this condition, such as, for example drug therapies and surgical procedures. In some cases it is necessary to implant a temporary or perm...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61F2/00A61B17/00A61B17/04A61B17/06A61B17/32A61B17/34
CPCA61B17/00234A61B17/06066A61B17/06109A61B17/3401A61B17/06004A61F2/0045A61B2017/00805A61B2017/0608A61B2017/061A61B2017/320044
Inventor PETROS, PETERMORTON, STUART
Owner SHERWOOD SERVICES AG
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